Finance Manager

Cwmbran | £26,000 - £40,000 | Monday to Friday |

Acorn by Synergie are looking for a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to join our client's friendly Accounts Team based in Cwmbran. This full-time role is ideal for someone with a background in legal finance, a strong understanding of Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR), and a passion for leading and developing a team.

What you'll be doing

Working closely with a small team, you'll handle a variety of finance and supervisory tasks, including:

• Managing day-to-day accounts operations and resolving accounts queries.
• Reconciling client accounts and ensuring SAR compliance.
• Processing staff expenses, direct debits, standing orders, and daily banking.
• Posting bills, handling volume completion packs, and processing payments (including TTs and BACS).
• Maintaining the purchase ledger and managing card payments.
• Monitoring and reporting on client balances and handling staff ledger queries.
• Admin duties such as filing and responding to phone queries.

As a supervisor, you'll also:

• Prepare monthly financial reports for Partners and Management, and attend board meetings if needed.
• Liaise with external accountants to ensure compliance and timely completion of accounts.
• Oversee monthly payroll.
• Support, supervise, and develop a team of legal cashiers.

Requirements:

• Experience supervising a small team, ideally within a legal finance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Confident using case management systems and Excel (or similar software) to generate financial reports.
• A client-focused, solutions-driven approach with excellent communication skills.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.

If you're looking for a varied finance role in a supportive environment with real opportunities to contribute and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now or contact AnnMarie at the Acorn by Synergie Head Office in Newport!

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